February marked a significant spiritual moment for the Church and our AJAN network as Lent began on 18 February 2026. This sacred season invites us into deeper prayer, reflection, and a renewed commitment to the Gospel, values at the heart of AJAN’s mission to accompany young people and empower communities.
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2026 in Focus: Accompanying Youth, Empowering Communities
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! As we welcome a new year, we do so with renewed hope, courage, and a strong sense of purpose in our shared mission. January is a time to pause, reflect, and set our sights on embracing 2026 as a year of grace, possibility, and collective action.
WORLD AIDS DAY 2025: A Call to Walk Together with Hope, Solidarity, and Compassion
As we commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 (WAD 2025), AJAN presents this Special Edition as a reflection on faith, resilience, and collective responsibility across the Jesuit network in Africa and Madagascar. This moment invites us to pause, to look honestly at the challenges before us, and to rekindle the hope
AJANews November Brief: Youth, Faith, and Climate: Answering God’s Call
In this November edition of the AJAN Newsletter, the urgent question of how we can save our planet takes centre stage. While global leaders meet at crucial events like COP30 to negotiate climate policies, African youth are demonstrating that real climate action starts at the community level. The Society of
COP30 Highlights: CA-MDG Advancing Climate Justice and Integral Ecology
November 14–15, 2025, marked two defining days for the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG) delegation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Their participation was distinguished by meaningful contributions, strategic engagements, and urgent calls for a just ecological transition rooted in human dignity. As one of the AJAN Centres, CA-MDG remains committed to
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Celebrating the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child: “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” In this month of October AJAN Newsletter, we pause to honour girls and their vital role in shaping a better future. The International Day of the Girl
Celebrating the Pilgrims of Hope; Voices of the Young People in Africa
This year, AJAN proudly celebrated outstanding young voices who emerged as winners of the AHAPPY Storytelling Youth Contest 2025, representing different corners of Africa but united by one common message inspired by St. Ignatian of Loyola to “Go forth and set the world on fire.” On 31 October 2025, the
AJANews September Edition: Reflection and Planning of Our Common Vision
The September Edition of AJANews 2025 captures a defining moment for African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) — the AJAN General Assembly 2025, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 22 to 26 September. This issue highlights the Assembly’s rich moments of reflection, strategic planning, and renewal of commitment to AJAN’s mission. From
AJAN General Assembly 2025 Ends with Renewed Commitment and Hope
“Linked for Life and Well-being. Promoting a culture of Care and Protection in a more just world” African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) General Assembly 2025 came to a close at Roussel House, Donum Dei, Nairobi, after five days of deep reflection, learning, and strategic discernment. Gathering under the theme “Linked
Strengthening Partnerships: A Fruitful Visit from Canadian Jesuits International (CJI)
In September 2025, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) was honored to welcome Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director, Jenny Cafiso, and International Programs Coordinator, Juan Emilio Hernandez, during their visit with Jesuit partners across Africa. Their time with us reflected not only the bonds of Jesuit collaboration but also
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